Phoenix coach tips a semis shoot-out

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Melbourne Phoenix coach Lisa Alexander believes her team's quest for a third consecutive national league title will probably start in an elimination semi-final. With three rounds remaining, Sydney and Adelaide (both on 20 points) and the Phoenix (16) have all wrapped up top-four positions.

The Phoenix beat Queensland Firebirds 78-34 at the weekend. The Swifts downed Hunter Jaegers 66-35, the Thunderbirds were too good for the Melbourne Kestrels 61-56 and AIS Canberra Darters defeated Perth Orioles 50-47.